Are You Prepared for Battery Acid Leaks and Spills?
Posted by SpillKit.com on 10th Jul 2023
Battery acid is a highly corrosive material; any amount that may escape from its container can pose a threat to both people, property, and the environment. That’s why we here at Spillkit.com wanted to shed some light on the importance of including a proper Battery Acid Spill Kit in your arsenal of safety equipment.
Nowadays, the use of lead batteries can be found in just about any industry and for a variety of applications. If your business uses or does maintenance on machines that use these batteries such as power tools, floor scrubbers, forklifts, electric vehicles, etc; a risk of a battery acid leak or spill is possible.
Procedures for cleaning up this highly caustic substance must be a part of your employee’s safety training, as any amount of leaked liquid can create a hazard for slips and falls, and contact to the skin will cause severe burns. Even the fumes released by the sulphuric acid solution are a hazard, as they may lead to respiratory issues.
Our kits contain everything you need to quickly neutralize and clean up spilled or leaked electrolytes from a battery, as well as the adequate safety apparel that is key in safeguarding your employees and your environment.
Also, to ensure the safe disposal of the mess, our containers meet DOT shipping regulations and are UN-rated for shipping waste.
Because of its corrosivity, regular oil or universal sorbents cannot be used for battery acid. Hazmat absorbents contain additional neutralizers that help solidify the liquid for an easy clean-up. Acid-Neutralizer Shakers contain an alkaline powder that immediately solidifies the acid, which can be used for smaller clean-ups or to help contain a larger mess with the help of hazmat socks and pads.
Our Battery Acid Spill Kits come in different absorption capacities and should be installed strategically to enable prompt clean-up by responders. Think of your battery charging areas, garages, storage spaces for batteries or near your fleet of vehicles.
Here is a quick glance at what our kits contain:
- Absorbs up to 5 gallons
- (1) 5 Gallon Safety Pail
- (10) HazMat Absorbent Pads
- (2) 4' HazMat Absorbent Socks
- (1) Acid Neutralizing Shaker
- (1) Tyvek Suit
- (1) Pair Gloves (Chemical Resistant, Nitrile)
- (1) Safety Goggle (w/ Indirect Ventilation)
- (1) Disposal Bags with Ties
- (1) Instruction Sheet and SDS
- (1) 20 Gallon Overpack Salvage Drum (UN 1H2/X75/S)
- (20) HazMat Absorbent Pads
- (5) 4' HazMat Absorbent Socks
- (1) Acid Neutralizing Shaker
- (1) Tyvek Suit
- (1) Pair Gloves (Chemical Resistant, Nitrile)
- (1) Safety Goggle (w/ Indirect Ventilation)
- (2) Disposal Bags with Ties
- (1) Instruction Sheet and SDS